Toshiba RD-XS35 User Manual

HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER

RD-XS35SU

RD-XS35SC

Quick Reference

This booklet is to help you start up your recorder and experience a basic operation.

To learn about the recorder and obtain its full performance, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

(

is reference page in the INSTALLATION GUIDE, and

IMPORTANT: Before starting your hook-up and installation of your DVD recorder,

please review the safety instructions on

in the OPERATIONS GUIDE.)

in the “INSTALLATION GUIDE”.

Notes on HDD

This unit contains a hard disc drive (HDD). A HDD is subject to shock, shakes, and environmental changes such as temperature, which can damage data stored on the disc. Observe the following instructions.

Do not shock or shake the unit (especially during operation). Do not use the unit on a shaky or unstable surface. Do not place the unit on a location where it is not horizontal. Do not cover the ventilation holes for the cooling fan. Do not use in a location where the temperature rises or changes rapidly. Do not disconnect the power plug from a wall outlet while the unit is turned on. Do not disconnect the power plug from a wall outlet or break power supply to the unit. Before disconnecting the power plug, be sure to press the power button and make sure the unit ends the finishing process and the power turns off completely. If the power plug is disconnected or power supply is disrupted while the unit is recording, all recorded content will be erased. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss of recorded data caused by shock, shakes, misoperation or malfunction.

Exemptions

Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by third parties, accidents, owner’s intentional or unintentional misuse, or uses in other improper conditions. Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, modification or erasure of recorded data, etc.) caused by use or inability to use of this product. Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by neglect of the instructions described in the owner’s manual. Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by misuse or malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and the connected equipment or software that Toshiba is not concerned. Toshiba does not compensate for contents which was not recorded/edited because of some malfunctions of this product or discs during operation, and is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, etc.) produced by such conditions.

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Make sure the following accessories are supplied.

Supplied accessories

Remote control ............................................................. 1

Batteries (AAA) ............................................................. 2

Coaxial cable ................................................................ 1

Video/audio cable .......................................................... 1

G-LINK

OWNER’S MANUAL (INSTALLATION GUIDE) ............ 1

OWNER’S MANUAL (OPERATIONS GUIDE) .............. 1

Preparing the remote control

cable ............................................................... 1

Open the cover.

Insert batteries (AAA size).

Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment.

Connections

Connect your cable box to the RF IN

(FROM ANT.) terminal or the INPUT1 or INPUT3 jacks on the recorder.

If you use the DSS set top box control function connect your satellite set top box to the INPUT3 jacks.

If you are not using a cable box, disconnect the antenna cable from your TV, and connect it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder. Then skip to step 3.)

Connect the supplied G-LINK® cable to the

G-LINK jack on the recorder.

Place the transmitter as close as possible to the signal sensor of the cable box.

Connect the supplied coaxial cable of this

recorder to the RF OUT (TO TV) terminal on the recorder and your TV.

Connect the supplied video/audio cable to

the OUTPUT jacks on the recorder and your TV.

Close the cover.

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Within about 7 m (23 ft)

Distance: About 7 m (23 ft) from the front of the

remote sensor

Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of

the remote sensor

30°

If you record from a VCR, connect it to the

recorder.

The following inputs are available:

Rear: INPUT1 jacks, INPUT3 jacks Front: INPUT2 jacks (Open the lid on the left corner of

the front panel.)

Connect the power cord of the recorder to

a wall outlet.

Make sure that the powered recorder lights the ON/STANDBY indicator on the front panel.

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Refer to the owner’s manual of each connected equipment as well.

Select one of these connections.

Set top box

Cable box

Place close to the signal sensor of the set top box.

To wall outlet

Video/audio cable (supplied)

G-LINK (supplied)

cable

COMPONENT OUTPUT

(See .)

(White)(Red)

Types of an antenna terminal may vary depending on the TV. Check your type on your TV, and connect properly using either method as shown.

(Red)

(Yellow)

Antenna splitter (not supplied)

(Yellow)(White)

VCR

Antenna cable (not supplied)

Coaxial cable (supplied)

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If the TV has an S-video input, connect the recorder with an S-video cable. When using an S-video cable, do not connect the yellow video cable.

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To S-video input

To video input

To audio input

VHF/UHF

The RF OUT (TO TV) terminal (step 3) is for tuner pass through only. To view pictures from the recorder, the video cables must be connected.

Start

Settings

Preparation

Turn on the equipment (TV, VCR, etc.)

connected to the recorder.

Select the corresponding video input

on your TV.

Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel

or on the remote control.

When the power turns on, ON/STANDBY indicator changes color from red (standby mode) to green (operation). After a few seconds, a startup screen appears.

The following icon will appear on the top right corner of the screen.

Start

e.g.

When the icon disappears, the recorder is ready to operate.

Note

To turn the recorder off, press ON/STANDBY again.

When the recorder is turned on for the first time, the Welcome screen will be displayed after the “Loading” icon has disappeared.

Press ENTER to start your setup. The next screen appears. Make the TV Guide On Screen

In the United States, TV Guide and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV Guide is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Aux Etats Unis TV Guide et d’autres marques relatives sont des marques déposées de Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. et/ou d’une de ses sociétés affiliées. Au Canada TV Guide est une marque déposée de Transcontinental Inc., utilisée sous licence de Gemstar-TV Guide International. Inc.

The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. Le système TV Guide On Screen est fabriqués sous licence de GemstarTV Guide International, Inc. et/ou d’une de ses sociétés affiliées.

setup (next page).

ON/STANDBY Indicator

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The TV Guide On Screen system is protected by one or more of the following issued United States patents 6,498,895, 6,418,556, 6,331,877, 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121. Le système TV Guide On Screen est protégés par un ou plusieurs brevets émis aux Etats Unis, comme le 6,498,895, 6,418,556, 6,331,877, 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121.

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TV Guide On Screen® Setup

Setup selection

Your DVD Recorder is equipped with the TV Guide On Screen™ Interactive Program Guide, which provides program listings, one-touch recording, and more –– all subscription FREE!

Please follow the on-screen setup instructions to enable your TV Guide On Screen system now. Or, press the GUIDE Key on your DVD Recorder remote at any time.

What would you like to do now?

Set up TV Guide On Screen now Remind me to set it up later Don’t remind me again

Reminder

Cable service

STEP 2: Configuring for Cable

To supply your DVD Recorder with correct program listings, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know if your DVD Recorder receives its signal from a cable service.

Do you have cable service connected to this DVD recorder?

Yes No

Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up or down to highlight your answer. Press

Enter to choose.

Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up or down to highlight your answer. Press

Enter to choose.

Instructions are provided at the bottom for each screen.

Press / to select “Set up TV Guide On Screen Now”, then press ENTER.

Country

Press

STEP 1: Identifying Your Location

To supply your DVD Recorder with correct program listings, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know your DVD Recorder’s location.

Which country is your DVD Recorder located in?

USA Canada

Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up or down to highlight your answer. Press

Enter to choose.

/ to select, then press ENTER.

Zip or postal code

STEP 1: Identifying Your Location

To supply your DVD Recorder with the correct program listings, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know the town or city where your DVD Recorder is installed.

Press

/ to select, then press ENTER.

If the answer is “No”, you will go to step 12.

Cable connection

Press

STEP 2: Configuring for Cable

You have indicated that you have cable service. Now the TV Guide On Screen system needs some additional information.

Is a cable box connected to this DVD Recorder?

Yes No

Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up or down to highlight your answer. Press

Enter to choose.

/ to select, then press ENTER.

Cable input

STEP 2: Configuring for Cable

Your DVD Recorder has more than one input jack. To operate properly with your cable box, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know which one your cable box is plugged into. You may have to look at the back of your DVD Recorder if you are unsure, as an incorrect selection will result in a blue or snowy screen while watching TV.

Please indicate which DVD Recorder input the cable box is plugged into.

TUNER Line 1

Please enter the 5-digit ZIP code where your DVD Recorder is located:

= = = = =

Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up, down, left, or right to enter your

information. Press Enter to confirm.

Input your numbers by either below, then press ENTER:

• Number buttons / to select a number, then / to move to

•

another field

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Press

Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up or down to highlight your answer. Press

/ to select, then press ENTER.

Enter to choose.

If you select “TUNER”, you will go to step 7. If you select “Line 1”, you will go to step 8.

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